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Fill Flash Won’t Do?
Chuck Gloman  |  Apr 26, 2011  |  0 comments

When fighting with the sun, your flash might not be powerful enough to fill in the deep shadows created by that large key light in the sky. Luckily, we have help in the form of reflectors which send almost all of the reflected light onto the subject. I will be referring to two types of reflectors here: the Flexfill (and its variations) and reflective (silver-sided) foam core.

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Portraiture
Window Light; Interior Portraits Using Sunlight
Chuck Gloman  |  Nov 01, 2010  |  1 comments

One of the most beautiful, natural forms of illumination has to be window light. The warm rays of summer gently filtered through window glass or the cool light reflected off winter’s snow all create the ethereal glow that’s soft enough for portraits. The examples shown here are but a few of the myriad of possibilities.

As with all lighting examples shown here, a...

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Portraiture
Fall Portraits Outdoors; Working In Autumnal Light
Chuck Gloman  |  Nov 01, 2010  |  1 comments

Fall is one of the best times of the year to shoot outdoor portraits. This piece will focus on how to best utilize the autumnal light to bring a warm glow to your images and make your subjects look great. Choose your location and time of day with your subjects’ features in mind and explore this magical time of year.

Late Afternoon Light
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Test Driving LED Lights; Up Close And Personal Light Control
Chuck Gloman  |  Nov 01, 2010  |  0 comments

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are a highly efficient way to provide additional illumination to your shot. Not only are they small and portable, but LEDs consume far less power than tungsten units, can last over 100,000 hours, and give off little or no heat. If you are looking for studio lights that are easily metered (because they can stay on all day), cool to the touch, color temperature...

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Portraiture
Using Fill Flash For Outdoor Portraits; Informal Is The Word, But Style Is The Key
Chuck Gloman  |  Jul 01, 2010  |  1 comments

When the weather is nice outdoors, nothing beats an informal portrait. You do not want to shoot in the direct sunlight because your subject will be squinting. However, if you can find a shady spot under a tree, both you and your subject will be much happier.

So, how can you take the best portrait outdoors and still compete with the sun? The answer is usually right on top of your...

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